Professional Java Programming

Java has developed into a robust, and dynamic general purpose programming language, which has proved itself to be adaptable, extensible and well suited to a range of development environments. This book is about improving your core Java programming skills and learning how to create professional Java applications.

Every Java developer, whatever their speciality, wants to expand their Java knowledge and expertise. Over the course of this book, you'll discover the particulars of working with the Java language and APIs to develop applications in many different contexts - as well as delving into more advanced topics such as XML data exchange, or the Swing graphical user interface. By the end of the book you'll be fully prepared to take advantage of the ease of development Java offers, and able to create powerful and sophisticated Java applications.

Brett Spell has been programming professionally in Java since 1996 and is a Sun Certified Java Programmer, Developer, and Architect. He is the author of the upcoming book Professional Java Programming, to be published by Wrox Press, and has written articles on JDBC for Java Pro magazine. Brett works at Frito-Lay's international headquarters in Plano, TX, as part of Pepsico Business Solution Group's Application Services team.